CONNECTING ROD POLARIS, HOT RODS 8145

The Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit 8145 is a high-quality replacement for Polaris models, offering superior strength, durability, and reliability for heavy-duty applications. Manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel, these connecting rods are case-hardened and precision-engineered to minimize high-RPM bearing race distortion and improve grain flow. The kit includes all necessary components for a complete rod replacement, ensuring optimal engine performance.

Features:

• Manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 and case-hardened to 58-62 Rc.
• Advanced design minimizes high-RPM bearing race distortion with side scalloping and vent slots.
• Double-forged for improved grain flow and dimensional consistency.
• Shot-peened and double-honed for exceptional strength under heavy loads.
• Double-drilled small ends supply extra lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing.
• Silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings for enhanced lubricity.
• Complete kit includes rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

Technical Specifications:

• Big End Bore: 34.00 mm
• Big End Width: N/A
• Center to Center: 120.00 mm
• Pin Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Pin Length: 55.90 mm
• Small End Bore: 23.00 mm
• Small End Width: N/A
• Washer Thickness: 1.00 mm

Cross-Reference OEM Part Numbers:

• Polaris: 3082790
• Polaris: 3083625
• Polaris: 3083799
• Polaris: 3083922
• Polaris: CR168
• HOTRODS: 8145
• Wiseco: CR168

Compatible Models:

• Polaris Trail Blazer 250 (1987–2006, including Freedom and ES models)
• Polaris Trail Boss 250 (1985–1999, 2x4, 4x4, and R/ES variants)
• Polaris Xplorer 250 4x4 (2000–2001)
• Polaris Big Boss 250 (4x6: 1989–1993, 6x6: 1989–1993)
• Polaris 300 (2x4/4x4: 1994–1995)
• Polaris Big Boss 300 (4x6: 1989–1992, 6x6: 1994)
• Polaris Xplorer 300 4x4 (1996–1999)
• Polaris Xpress 300 2x4 (1996–1999)
• Polaris Cyclone 250X (1987)
• Polaris Scrambler 250 (1985–1986)

Part Number: 56-203.HR

Dispatch Times

Local Stock: Dispatches in < 24 hours

Parts showing as available at our Warehouse in Gorey ship the same business day if ordered before 1pm. 

Supplier Stock: Dispatches in 2-4 Days

Parts showing as available at our Supplier Warehouse are ordered from our supplier and delivered to us before we can dispatch. More info is available on this page under "Stock Availability".

OEM Special Order: Dispatches in 3-10 Days

This website does not have access to live stock levels from our OEM Suppliers. In most cases the parts will be available but in the case of backordered parts we will notify you. We receive parts from Yamaha in 3-4 days, All others including Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Polaris please allow 7-10 days for us to receive the parts. 

Delivery Times

Ireland & Northern Ireland:

1-2 Days using GLS/An Post

Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium:

3-5 Days using GLS/Fedex

Italy, Spain & Other EU Countries:

4-7 Days using GLS/Fedex